Meet Robert Theriot

A Lifetime of Hard Work. A Commitment to Lafourche Parish.

Robert Theriot’s story is one that many families in Lafourche Parish know well: built on hard work, sacrifice, faith, and responsibility.

Raised as the second of seven children, Robert grew up in a modest home where nothing came easy and everything was earned. His father worked long hours to provide for the family, while his mother managed a household where every dollar mattered. Those early years shaped Robert’s deep respect for hard work, financial discipline, and personal responsibility.

Robert Theriot and a woman engaged in conversation during a professional event in a bright, modern conference room. The man is wearing a dark suit with a blue tie, and the woman is dressed in a black blazer and light-colored pants.

Learning Responsibility from the Ground Up

Robert began working at a young age and quickly learned the value of earning his own way.

By age 7, he was cutting grass for neighbors. As he grew older, he worked painting houses, maintaining church grounds, gardening, and supporting local jobs wherever needed. He saved consistently toward his goals, purchasing his first bicycle, then a motorcycle at 15, and his first car at 16 with cash.

These early lessons shaped a mindset that still guides him today. Work hard, plan ahead, and never depend on handouts.

A Mind for Numbers and Business

Robert developed an early interest in how businesses and government operate. While others spent time on the playground, he often chose the library, studying systems and building a strong foundation in math and bookkeeping.

He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Nicholls State University and pursued postgraduate studies in business at both Nicholls and Tulane University, completing those studies while working full time.

This combination of education and real-world experience built the analytical foundation essential for the role of Assessor.

Robert Theriot stands smiling between two men at a community event, all dressed in business attire with name tags visible in a bright meeting room with chandeliers overhead.
Robert Theriot stands smiling between two men at a community event, all dressed in business attire with name tags visible in a bright meeting room with chandeliers overhead.

Proven Business Leadership and Professional Experience

Robert’s career spans decades of leadership across engineering, manufacturing, finance, and sales.

He worked in business development with engineering and consulting firms along the Gulf Coast, building relationships with major and independent oil and gas companies. He later served as a corporate executive with global responsibilities, overseeing customer service operations, product performance analytics, and continuous improvement initiatives across international markets.

His experience also includes roles as a sales engineer and manager, working directly with refineries, industrial plants, and business owners to solve complex operational challenges.

In the financial sector, Robert worked with companies such as Ameriquest and HSBC, helping individuals and families navigate mortgages, lending, and financial planning.

This broad background gives him a deep understanding of property value, economic systems, and the financial realities facing taxpayers.

Robert Theriot sitting behind a table with American Red Cross materials, one man with gray hair and glasses wearing a Red Cross t-shirt, and a woman with curly black hair in black and red clothing, in an indoor setting.
A group of people in a kitchen, some wearing blue aprons, engaged in conversation, while a smiling Robert Theriot in the foreground wearing a gray t-shirt and plastic gloves gives a thumbs-up.

A Life of Service to the Community

Robert has spent decades giving back to the community he calls home.

He has served in numerous volunteer roles across Lafourche Parish, including:

  • American Red Cross disaster relief efforts

  • Heroes Monument Commission

  • Rotary, Kiwanis, and community festival organizations

  • Treasurer and board leadership for local nonprofit groups

  • Fire Department leadership, including Fire Prevention Officer and President

He has also been recognized for his service and leadership with honors such as Officer of the Year and Fireman of the Year.

His involvement reflects a lifelong commitment to service, safety, and strengthening the community.

Robert Theriot sitting at a conference table, speaking into a microphone, with a laptop and other electronic devices in front of him.

Public Service and Current Leadership

Robert currently serves as a Commissioner in Charge with the Lafourche Parish Clerk of Court’s Office, where he has gained direct experience in public administration and government operations.

He actively attends parish council meetings, levee board meetings, and various commissions to stay informed and engaged in the decisions shaping Lafourche Parish.

His approach is simple: Stay informed, stay involved, and always act in the best interest of the people.

Why Robert is Running

Robert Theriot is not a career politician. He is a lifelong worker, business leader, and community servant who understands what it means to earn, manage, and protect what people have worked hard for.

His life reflects:

► Financial discipline & accountability

► Real-world experience in business & property value

► A commitment to fairness & transparency

► A deep connection to the people of Lafourche Parish

As Assessor, Robert is committed to ensuring that every taxpayer is treated fairly, that assessments are handled with integrity, and that the office operates with transparency and accountability.

Portrait of Robert Theriot, wearing glasses, a black tuxedo, white shirt, and black tie, against a plain light background.

Faith, Family, and Values

Faith has always guided Robert’s life. He has served in church leadership roles including lector, commentator, and Eucharistic minister.

He was married for 43 years before the passing of his wife in 2017. Today, he is remarried and shares a strong, blended family that includes six children, ten grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Family remains at the center of everything he does.

Robert Theriot stands smiling beside his granddaughters at a graduation celebration, one wearing a green cap and gown with medals and holding flowers and a diploma while attendees gather in the background at dusk.
Robert Theriot stands smiling beside his granddaughters at a graduation celebration, one wearing a green cap and gown with medals and holding flowers and a diploma while attendees gather in the background at dusk.

Organizations

Logo of Saint Hilary of Poitiers with a stylized church and cross.
Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department badge with red and yellow colors, featuring firefighting symbols, established date 1874, and location Louisiana.
Seal of the city of Thibodaux, Louisiana, featuring a courthouse, barbed fishing net, ladder, bells, and marijuana leaves, with the year 1838.
The Knights of Columbus logo featuring a blue shield with a sword, anchors, and a column, with the letters K of C and a gold and red geometric background.
Kiwanis International logo with a gold rope border, navy background, and a large white letter K in the center.
Logo for North Lafourche Levee District with the initials 'NLLD' in green and blue.
Fourchon Port logo with a plane, a ship, and a road, and the text 'Fourchon The Gulf's Energy Connection'.
Blue logo with the word 'bflu' and wavy lines underneath.
Gold Rotary International emblem with the Rotary gear logo and text
Illustration of a dog holding a duck in its mouth.
South LaFourche Levee District logo with a black and gold border, featuring abstract blue lines and green shapes depicting water and land.
Seal of the Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building featuring a man in a hat shaping a boat in a yard with water and boats in the background.
Text reading 'Louisiana's Cajun Bayou Lafourche Parish' with different font styles and colors, including green, blue, and purple.

Key Achievements

    • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Nicholls State University

    • Completed postgraduate business studies at Nicholls State University and Tulane University while working full time

    • Nearly 20 years participating in LSU Engineering’s Gulf South Compression Conference as a facilitator, exhibitor, and student

    • Corporate Executive with global responsibilities in manufacturing and customer operations

    • Led product performance analysis and continuous improvement initiatives across international markets

    • Business development leader working with major oil and gas companies across the Gulf Coast

    • Sales Engineer and Manager serving industrial plants, refineries, and large-scale operations

    • Finance professional assisting families with mortgages, lending, and financial planning

    • Commissioner in Charge, Lafourche Parish Clerk of Court’s Office

    • Regular attendee and participant in parish council, levee districts, and local government boards including:

      • North Lafourche Levee District

      • South Lafourche Levee District

      • Lafourche Parish Port Commission

      • Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District

      • Lafourche Water District No. 1

      • Lafourche Library Board

      • Lafourche’s Cajun Bayou Tourism Board

      • Thibodaux City Council

      • Lockport Town Council

      • Golden Meadow Town Council

      • Lafourche Council on Aging

      • Hospital Service Districts

    • Active engagement with Louisiana Tax Commission and state-level agencies

    • American Red Cross volunteer supporting disaster relief and safety initiatives

    • Previous Fire Prevention Officer and President

    • Heroes Monument Commission with Lafourche Parish

    • Treasurer-Board of Directors with Center Traditional Wooden Boat Builders of Louisiana

    • Golden Meadow Rotary - Festivals and Community Involvement

    • Kiwanis of Thibodaux - Community Involvement for Youth Initiatives

    • Organizer and contributor to festivals, youth programs, and community events

    • Officer of the Year

    • Fireman of the Year

    • Regional Sales Manager of the Year

    • Multiple top sales and performance awards

    • Owner of Pappy’s Auto, a vintage automobile collection in Houma (Pappy’s Auto Facebook Page)

    • Longstanding involvement in local chambers of commerce and business organizations

    • Active supporter of local economic development and community initiatives

    • 43-year marriage and devoted family man with children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren

    • Lifelong involvement in church leadership and service including:

      • St. Hilary Catholic Church Lecture/Commentator & Eucharistic Ministry

    • Deep roots in Lafourche Parish through family, work, and community roles including:

      • Director with the Reading Association for the Blind

      • Lafourche Parish School Board Advisory Committee

      • Administrator for NFL Superbowl in New Orleans

      • Sales Attendant with French Quarter Festival in New Orleans

      • Gulf South Compression Conference Board Member and Chair

      • Gas Processors Association Speaker Selection and Golf Tournament Host

      • Theriot-Crochet Family Reunion Chair

      • French Food Festival Committee

      • Cajun Corvette Club Board of Directors

      • Chair of “Club Members Only Car Show”.

      • Various other organizations including but not limited to: Lions, Night to Shine, various Fire Departments, various festivals and cook-off Events

    • Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce, Lafourche Chamber of Commerce

    • Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce

    • Nicholls Alumni Federation

    • Nicholls HuddleUp Booster Club

    • Lafourche Heritage Society

    • Bayou Lafourche Folklife & Heritage Museum

    • Lafont House French Table

    • We the People-Bayou Community

    • SCIA-South Central Industrial Association

    • Green Head Club

    • Harley Owners Group

    • BMW Owners of America

Rooted in Experience. Focused on the Future.

From humble beginnings to business leadership and public service, Robert Theriot brings a lifetime of preparation to the role of Assessor.

He understands Lafourche Parish because he has lived it. And he is ready to serve.

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Gallery

Robert Theriot and his granddaughter holding a certificate at an indoor event.
A group of four people, including a woman in a graduation gown holding flowers and smiling, standing at an outdoor evening event with other people around.
A young woman in a graduation gown and medal holding a bouquet of flowers, standing with two other people, during a graduation celebration at night.
Robert Theriot and his granddaughter hugging on a running track at an outdoor event with a white tent and trees in the background.
Certificate of achievement awarded to Mr. Robert Theriot for completing the Safe Environment Training 2024-27, issued on July 10, 2024, and valid until June 30, 2027, from St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church.
Certificate of completion for Robert Theriot from the American Red Cross Louisiana Region for the Red Cross Ready Disaster Training Camp, signed by Ed Bush on March 24, 2024.
Group of people walking outdoors on a sunny day, some smiling and waving, near a sports field surrounded by trees and power lines.
Two people smiling and sitting behind a table with American Red Cross materials, including flyers, clips, and a donation container, in a classroom or community center setting.
A man dressed in a Red Cross shirt and red cap standing outside a house with a brick wall and teal window shutters, holding a cordless drill and a measuring tape. There is a campaign sign for Robert Theriot, a Lafourche Parish tax assessor, on a smal
Group of children and a man standing around a green canoe under a white canopy outdoors.
Group of children and adults gathered outdoors under a tent, viewing a small green boat that one woman is holding, during a demonstration or presentation.
Group of people working in a commercial kitchen, some wearing blue aprons, one person in the foreground is smiling and giving a thumbs up, wearing gloves and a gray T-shirt, with boxes and kitchen equipment on metal tables.
Group of people, including adults and children, posing with a large Easter Bunny mascot, in front of a decorated backdrop with purple streamers and the Kiwanis logo, during a community event.
Group of elementary school children with a person in a dragon mascot costume and an adult man, all standing inside a decorated room with balloons and a black curtain backdrop.
Three men in business attire standing together in an indoor event space, smiling at the camera.
A person speaking at a podium during a panel discussion with eight people seated at a long table on stage. Two large screens behind display a presentation slide with text and images.
Three people standing together in an indoor event. The woman on the left is wearing a purple dress, glasses, and holding a floral handbag. The man in the middle is wearing a yellow plaid blazer, a colorful bow tie, and patterned shoes. The man on the
Two men standing together, smiling at the camera. The man on the left wears a yellow plaid blazer, green shirt, colorful bow tie, and blue pants. The man on the right wears a black hoodie with a Mardi Gras theme and gray cargo pants. In the backgroun
Three people dressed festively for Mardi Gras, wearing colorful masks and hats, sitting at a table with a purple tablecloth.
A parade scene on a cloudy day with a group of children and adults, some in maroon uniforms, walking and playing instruments near decorated floats like a vintage car with floral decorations and a castle-themed float in the background.
A vintage white car decorated with purple and gold garlands parked on a street during a parade or celebration.
A vintage light blue car decorated with purple and gold tinsel and flowers, parked outdoors. Two people are inside, one smiling and another leaning out of the window, during what appears to be a parade or festive event.
An older man with gray hair and glasses, wearing a gray blazer, is speaking into a microphone during a formal meeting or conference. He is seated at a table with a laptop, a mouse, and some electronic devices. There are other attendees in the backgro
Two men sitting at a conference table during a formal meeting. They are involved in discussions with microphones and laptops in front of them. Behind them, a woman is seated with a notepad on her lap, using her phone. The setting appears to be a prof
A woman in a light-colored jacket and green dress sitting in a courtroom or governmental hearing room, holding a phone, with a microphone in front of her. She is seated behind a desk and appears to be listening or waiting. Other people are seated aro
People at a booth with a tent, some are serving food and drinks, others are waiting or talking, in a sunny outdoor setting with a fence and amusement park rides in the background.
People gather at a food stand with a blue canopy reading 'ThibodauxKiwani.org' and a red canopy. The stand is serving food, and customers are waiting in line and being served.
At an outdoor event with booths and tents, including banners for Crime Stoppers, Lefourche Parish, Craig Lebre Sheriff, Robert Theriot for a better Lafourche, and Ironman Industrial LLC, with people visible in the background.
A community event with tents set up, including a red tent and a white tent, on a grassy area with trees in the background. There is a table with a banner that reads "Aim for the child" and several people are sitting and standing around, engaging in a
People seated at a long desk in a meeting room, with a speaker standing at a microphone on the right, and a large display screen on the wall showing an image of the Airport Connector Road & Bridge. The room has flags, a large Fourchon sign, and a map
A man in a suit and glasses giving a speech at a podium with a logo, behind an American flag, in a room with seated audience members, some with drinks on the table.
Three men cooking outdoors under a blue canopy, one man stirring food in a grill, a woman holding a lid, all smiling, with trees and a house in the background.
A crowd of people gathered outdoors under overcast skies, standing near tents and a parking lot with vehicles, with power lines overhead.
Senator Miller visited our display enlightening us on navigating state involvement in Boat Center at Nicholls.
Two older men standing under a white canopy at an outdoor event, with food and people in the background. One man wears a blue polo shirt with a Rotary logo, glasses, and has gray curly hair. The other man wears a gray New Orleans Saints T-shirt, has
Golden Meadow Rotary’s gift of STOP signs to Nicholls paddle the bayou
Thibodaux Chamber advocate strong education system
Training the Best to Serve the Rest
Training the Best to Serve the Rest
Firefighters and emergency responders gather around a red fire truck on a street, with emergency equipment and blue barrels nearby. There are houses, trees, and utility poles in the background.
Proud as part of Golden Meadow Rotary presenting scholarships furthering education for our youth
Council On Aging Board Meeting